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Illumina will be developing a GWAS array based on data from the Human Heredity and Health in Africa Initiative.
… a major advance for those engaged in genomic research in African ancestry populations, Illumina will be developing a … efforts in terms of trying to interrogate the genomes of African ancestry individuals with tools that were not … Illumina and Quartz Africa . … Accelerating Study of African Genomes … Related Content … H3Africa Consortium Array …
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Two grants will support studies on genomic literacy among Africans relating to research conducted in Africa by African investigators.
… Africans as it relates to research conducted in Africa by African investigators. The three-year grants are part of the … to get a better sense of what people in two different African countries understand about genomics concepts," said … a resource to improve the understanding of this disease in African communities. Dr. Madden said both research projects …
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On October 20, 2022, NHGRI and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) continue their collaboration to present, "Historically Speaking: Exploring Diversity in the Fields of Genomics and Biomedical Sciences", a program that explores the experiences of renowned African American biomedical researchers and physicians.
… Institute (NHGRI) and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) continue their … a program that explores the experiences of renowned African American biomedical researchers and physicians. … 20, 2022, NHGRI and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) continue their …
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African scientists and collaborators gathered in Pointe aux Piments in Mauritius for the 9th Human Health and Heredity in Africa Consortium Meeting.
… Amy Bentley … In October, African scientists and collaborators gathered in Pointe aux … the significance of this initiative in supporting African youth, encouraging them to remain on the continent to … and the commercial sector. She also expressed the need for African governments to make greater efforts to support …
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NHGRI researchers and their collaborators, have successfully used facial analysis software to diagnose Noonan syndrome in Africans, Asians and Latin Americans.
… and clinical criteria, the researchers compared 161 white, African, Asian and Latin American children with Noonan … groups. Only two clinical elements differed among the African, Asian and Latin American groups: droopy eyelids … NIH researchers and their collaborators analyze white, African, Asian and Latin American children using a set of …
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Dr. Adebowale Adeyemo is an associate investigator and deputy director of NHGRI's Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health.
… papers describing: the first genome scan for obesity in an African population, the first genome-wide linkage analysis for serum lipids in an African population, the first study of genetic structure in … study (GWAS) for hypertension and blood pressure in African Americans. Dr. Adeyemo is currently co-chair of the …
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Researchers show critical association between diabetes and previously unlinked ZRANB3 gene.
… may influence susceptibility to the disease in sub-Saharan African populations. The gene could also influence the … Although the role of ZRANB3 in T2D was discovered in African populations (which have been vastly underrepresented … largest genomic study on type 2 diabetes in sub-Saharan African populations … Researchers show critical association …
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On February 23, 2023, NHGRI and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) continue their collaboration to present, "Historically Speaking: Next Generation of Black Leaders in Genetic Science."
… Institute (NHGRI) and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC) present the third … four discussions that underscore the advancements made by African American people in biomedical and genomic science. … of Black Leaders in Genetic Science ," a panel of African American biomedical scientists will discuss their …
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The National Museum of African American History and Culture presented an insightful conversation about advancements in genetic research and its implications for ​understanding race.
… Race, DNA, And Demography … The National Museum of African American History and Culture presents an insightful … for ​understanding race. … The National Museum of African American History and Culture presented an insightful …
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Quartz Africa has selected Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., for its list of innovators, which comprise "the most ambitious and imaginative minds on the continent."
… passion for studying the genomics of Africans and those of African descent worldwide. … Related Content … Quartz Africa …